The Fall of The Wall
20 years ago, the people of East and West Berlin tore down the wall that separated their city. Imagine living in Sentul but not able to go to Cheras. Imagine Cheras as a different city, in a different country.
Imagine it goes on for 28 years.
There is a Berlin Wall inside the mind of each and every one of us, constructed by our own prejudice against those we see different, whatever that might be.
Ossi, Wessi, Communist, Capitalist, Fascist, Muslim, Christian, Jews, Melayu, Cina, India, Iban, Serani, whatever.
Let's tear down that Berlin Wall.
In the words of JFK:
"Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is 'Ich bin ein Berliner'... All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words 'Ich bin ein Berliner!'
Well Jack, Ich bin ein Berliner.
Wir sind alle Berliner.
Now let's tear down that wall.
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- Monday, November 09, 2009
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